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Microsoft 365 Copilot: The big bet on AI-Enhanced productivity
Fri, 3rd Nov 2023
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Microsoft launches Microsoft 365 Copilot, an AI-powered add-on for Office apps, projected to generate $10 billion revenue by 2026.
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How lifecycle management can stop the end-of-support problem
Wed, 19th Apr 2023
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Microsoft announced it has ended support for Office 2013 as of April 11, 2023, resulting in some IT administrators scrambling to upgrade.
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Microsoft 365 Copilot launched with next generation AI
Fri, 17th Mar 2023
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We tuned into Satya Nadella's presentation about the future of Artificial Intelligence, where Microsoft announced a new launch.
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90% of malware arriving over encrypted connections, Microsoft threats persist in popularity
Tue, 5th Oct 2021
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Over 90% of malware arrived through encrypted connections in Q2 2021, highlighting the need for strong endpoint protection, says WatchGuard.
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Adobe announces major new APIs for PDF extraction and creation
Tue, 17th Aug 2021
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Adobe introduces new APIs for document extraction and generation, aiming to enhance the document experience in remote and hybrid work environments.
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Researchers identify four new security vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office
Wed, 9th Jun 2021
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Microsoft Office suite contains four new security vulnerabilities that can be exploited to execute code on targets, says Check Point Research.
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MDM In 2021 – It’s time to switch to modern management
Mon, 8th Mar 2021
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Microsoft Intune is set to become the clear leader in mobile device management, with 35% global market adoption expected in 2021 and over 50% in 2022.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Vectra AI exec discusses cybersecurity for Office 365
Wed, 25th Nov 2020
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Vectra AI's head of security engineering, Chris Fisher, discusses the rise of security breaches in Microsoft O365 and how to protect against them.
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QNAP NAS OS integrates MS Office for Web
Thu, 28th May 2020
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QNAP NAS users with proper document access permissions can quickly launch Office for the web in the same browser window.
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Microsoft's revenue jumps 15% as pandemic has 'little impact' on tech giant
Thu, 30th Apr 2020
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Microsoft's Q1 sees minimal COVID-19 impact, revenue soars to $35bn, up 15%.
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Microsoft overhauls Office 365, rebrands it 'Microsoft 365'
Tue, 31st Mar 2020
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The 'refresh' of Office 365 will feature new artificial intelligence (AI), rich content and templates, and cloud-powered experiences, says Microsoft.
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Using layered security to stay safe over the holidays
Tue, 18th Dec 2018
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SonicWall’s Capture Labs threat researchers recorded 28 times more ransomware attacks on Black Friday compared to last year.
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Positive results for Microsoft, but Azure growth slows
Thu, 25th Oct 2018
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Microsoft has released its latest financial results, and albeit one disappointment it’s good news for shareholders.
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Ditch the risk: How to deploy O365 without any 'oh no' moments
Thu, 25th Oct 2018
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Microsoft Office 365 risks can quickly turn O365 into an ‘oh no’ moment for businesses, employees, and customers.
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Attackers exploit macro-less Office documents to create havoc
Tue, 3rd Apr 2018
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Cybercriminals use Microsoft Office documents to conduct ‘macro-less’ attacks that dodge organisations’ defences and inject malware.
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Zyklon HTTP malware creates gaping backdoors through MS Office exploits
Mon, 22nd Jan 2018
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Zyklon HTTP malware is described as a publicly-available and fully featured backdoor that is able to conduct DDoS attacks, steal passwords...
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Cybercrime remains a major barrier to cloud adoption in EMEA​
Thu, 12th Oct 2017
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While cloud adoption continues its steady march in EMEA, a new survey has revealed the recent spate of cyberattacks has thrown a spanner in the works.
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Kaseya announces enhanced security to Unigma UCM Suite
Wed, 4th Oct 2017
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With Unigma, MSPs and enterprises can automate routine tasks and optimise cost management through detailed cloud utilisation analysis.
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Veeam debuts 'partner-centric' offerings, upgrades – and new partner program
Wed, 17th May 2017
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Veeam has unveiled a range of offerings it says are designed to drive partner revenue growth and leverage opportunities as customers go multi-cloud.
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VIDEO CASE STUDY: Kiwi company transforms with innovative solutions
Thu, 20th Oct 2016
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In order for businesses to keep up in the digital era, they need to innovate and embrace new technologies - read about this Kiwi company's journey.
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What is the state of the modern meeting?
Wed, 19th Oct 2016
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When considering your business strategy, you should recognise both the hard and soft costs of meetings, whether digital or physical.
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5 ways you need to work at home to feel like you never left the office
Wed, 19th Oct 2016
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As people continue to jump on the telecommuting bandwagon, it’s more important than ever to find ways to stay productive, connected and happy.
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Check out what's new to Microsoft Office 365
Tue, 2nd Aug 2016
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This month, we are releasing a new set of cloud-powered intelligent services in Office apps designed to save you time and produce better results.
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133-year-old Raine & Horne embraces cloud with Office 365
Fri, 8th Apr 2016
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Real estate giant Raine & Horne has deployed Office 365 across its national and international operations, as begins its digital transformation.